Wilhelmina Begemann Kitchener, Ontario Obituary

Wilhelmina Begemann

Begemann, Wilhelmina "Miens" (nee Bartelink): It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Wilhelmina Begemann on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Frits Begemann for 60 unforgettable years. Loving mother of Karen Begemann (Graeme Coleman) and Chris (Elly) Begemann. Cherished "Omi" of Eric, Lindsay and Christopher. Survived by her sister Jans (John "Kas") Kassenaar. Dear aunt of Judith Andreassen and Stephan Orzechowski. Predeceased by her siblings Henk, Dirk and Aletta. Miens was deeply loving and had a great sense of humour. She enjoyed music, nature and camping trips with her family and beloved dogs. She was an incredibly talented watercolour painter and was an award winning member of the Purple Studio Painters of Mississauga. Miens was a well loved teacher for almost 40 years and an active member of the Retired Women Teachers Federation of Ontario. She will be remembered for her generous heart, wit and intelligence, and her devotion to her husband, children and family. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Pinehaven Nursing Home for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Wilhelmina. Private cremation has taken place. You are cordially invited to Wilhelmina’s Celebration of Life on March 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Unitarian Congregation, uucm.ca at 84 South Service Road, Mississauga, Ontario. A hot buffet lunch will be provided. Please RSVP Karen at kbegemann3575@gmail.com by February 22, 2019. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to the Alzheimer Society alzheimer.ca. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Miens' memorial.
July 12, 1930 - December 7, 201807/12/193012/07/2018
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Begemann, Wilhelmina "Miens" (nee Bartelink): It is with profound sadness the family announces the passing of Wilhelmina Begemann on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Frits Begemann for 60 unforgettable years. Loving mother of Karen Begemann (Graeme Coleman) and Chris (Elly) Begemann. Cherished "Omi" of Eric, Lindsay and Christopher. Survived by her sister Jans (John "Kas") Kassenaar. Dear aunt of Judith Andreassen and Stephan Orzechowski. Predeceased by her siblings Henk, Dirk and Aletta. Miens was deeply loving and had a great sense of humour. She enjoyed music, nature and camping trips with her family and beloved dogs. She was an incredibly talented watercolour painter and was an award winning member of the Purple Studio Painters of Mississauga. Miens was a well loved teacher for almost 40 years and an active member of the Retired Women Teachers Federation of Ontario. She will be remembered for her generous heart, wit and intelligence, and her devotion to her husband, children and family. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Pinehaven Nursing Home for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Wilhelmina. Private cremation has taken place. You are cordially invited to Wilhelmina’s Celebration of Life on March 2, 2019 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Unitarian Congregation, uucm.ca at 84 South Service Road, Mississauga, Ontario. A hot buffet lunch will be provided. Please RSVP Karen at kbegemann3575@gmail.com by February 22, 2019. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to the Alzheimer Society alzheimer.ca. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Miens' memorial.

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Saturday, March 02 2019
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84 South Service Road
Mississauga, ON N2B 2A5
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